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Google Unveils Search Overhaul

2:55 PM, May 16, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (USA TODAY) - Facebook isn't the only Internet behemoth with big news this week.Google on Wednesday ratcheted up its search service as Facebook steamrolls to its gargantuan IPO on Friday.

Interactive: Past Tech IPOs Show There Are No Guarantees

11:46 AM, May 16, 2012

Before you get too excited about Facebook's initial public offering on Friday, remember that tech IPOs aren't always an investor's best friend.

GM to Stop Buying Ads on Facebook?

8:31 AM, May 16, 2012

Just days before Facebook's expected initial public offering, spokesman Tom Henderson said GM is "reassessing" the value of buying ads on the social network site.

Phones in The Sky: Virgin Atlantic Allows Calls

6:10 PM, May 15, 2012

Passengers on certain Virgin Atlantic flights are now able to use their cell phones to make and receive phone calls at 35,000 feet, the airline announced Tuesday.

Yahoo Sends CEO Packing Without Severance Package

6:10 PM, May 14, 2012

Yahoo ended Scott Thompson's four-month stint as its CEO without giving him a severance package.

National Extreme-Weather Text Alerts Set to Begin

4:37 PM, May 14, 2012

Wireless carriers and the federal government are launching a system to automatically warn people of dangerous weather and other emergencies via a special type of text messaging to cellphones.

Project Will Use Your Photos to Document May 15

10:31 AM, May 14, 2012

On May 15, 2012, the Aday project is asking people around the world to pick up a camera and take a few photos to document their daily lives.

Foursquare Still Pointless, But Fun

9:09 AM, May 14, 2012

It took a return to the South to get me back on Foursquare. Months later, I'm still not sure why I need it, yet I can't seem to stay away.

Facebook Updates Policies, Creates "Policy Hub"

4:40 PM, May 11, 2012

Facebook is updating its data use policy & has created a new centralized location to keep "Everything you need to know, all in one place."

5 Techie Gift Ideas for Mom

1:25 PM, May 11, 2012

With Mother's Day around the corner, it's time to brainstorm gifts. Here are our picks for techie mamas.

Facebook Announces App Center to Compete With Apple, Google

11:08 AM, May 10, 2012

Facebook announced the App Center Wednesday. The planned applications hub may take a chunk out of Apple and Google's mobile market share.

Airing Your Hotel Problem on Twitter Can Pay Off

9:19 AM, May 10, 2012

Travelers can use Twitter to quickly fix a problem they've discovered inside their room - with lightning speed.

TV Stations Explore Broadcasting to Phones, Tablets

8:31 AM, May 10, 2012

Local TV station owners increasingly are working with start-ups that want to broadcast their shows to tablets and smartphones.

Not Just An App For That: How About An App For CATS?

6:21 PM, May 9, 2012

Nestlé Purina's experiment has garnered 500,000 downloads so far. Today, the company unveils an app for Android tablets, and says it plans to release a seventh game for cats later this year.

MasterCard Introduces Digital Wallet

9:15 AM, May 9, 2012

MasterCard said Monday it'll launch a digital wallet later this year, a mobile payment system designed to speed consumer purchases online or via mobile apps.

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